It should be polished enough that you'd be happy for the manuscript to be published as-is. #askPSLA

It can be helpful with nonfiction projects, doesn't matter as much with fiction. #askPSLA

I have never signed or not signed a writer based on their number of followers. There are many factors to consider when it comes to platform. #askPSLA

Do you mean trying to query book three or four in an already published series? Because then yes, it will be very difficult to get representation for a project like that. But if you just mean you have several books done and are querying Book 1, you're probably fine. #askPSLA

Most agents read queries from oldest to most recent, so re-submitting a query isn't going to help. The old one will get read first anyway. #askPSLA

Sure! The worst that can happen is they say no. Just be up front in your new query letter that you submitted the project before and that it has since been revised. #askPSLA

It just depends on the target age group. Lower word count for 6-ish, higher word count for 8ish. #askPSLA

It's definitely not an automatic pass, but it still needs to meet the test of being interesting enough to make your reader want to keep turning pages, a test you have to pass on every single page. If we have to wait for the story to "get good," we won't. #askPSLA

If you'd be happy with it being published as-is (and read by actual people who aren't your CPs!), then it's ready to be queried. #askPSLA

When it's the best you can make it with all of your resources (beta readers and critique partners), really! And then immediately start working on a new book--publishing is a long game, and often you can't hit the next level of growth until you start a new project. #askPSLA

My colleague @ericsmithrocks wrote an awesome post about platform, but the link seems to be broken. Eric, do you have an updated link to share for "Ways to Build Your Platform That Have Nothing to Do with Your Twitter Following"? #askPSLA

I think it's more important to have something published in a more official place--be it print or digital. That's true of any collection really, be it essays or short stories. And for essays platform definitely counts, but I don't think it has to be "huge," necessarily. #askPSLA

I wouldn't be concerned about a personal blog, but I would want a list of essays published elsewhere (reputable online or print publications). For nonfiction, understanding and utilizing your platform is key—but that goes beyond social media numbers. #askPSLA

I did a publishing program at Columbia to see what all interested me. After that I tried my hand at publicity and wasn't a fan, so decided to jump to the exact opposite end of the process. I got an assistant gig and that was that! #askPSLA

Oh man! I don't think I did anything big, but it probably involved a bottle of prosecco and a very nice cut of steak. And telling literally everyone in a 20-mile radius. #askPSLA

It depends on the agent, but that's def something you would talk about in your initial call with them. Some will rep all, or have another agent at the same agency rep it, or be open to you obtaining multiple agents. But you probably want someone who does it all! #askPSLA

Yes, the five agents at @PSLiterary share a query inbox. #askPSLA

@SamMaggs has received some wonderful letters from young girls who adore and appreciate her books. The fact that she's been able to inspire young readers like that is 100% why I'm doing what I'm doing. #askPSLA

I would state in your query letter that parts of the manuscript are told through comics! (Also, shameless plug here, please query me with this when it's ready...) #askPSLA

Hmmmm, not really? Or rather, yes the waves come and go, but I don't think they're related to anything in particular. And some months I get less in quantity but they're all AMAZING and others I get a flood and nothing clicks. It's a giant mystery! #askPSLA